Arma 3’s Helicopters DLC is available now. It adds the CH-67 Huron and Mi-290 Taru heavy-lift helicopters; four exclusive helicopter Time Trial challenges; and allows you to use Sling Loading to provide ground support. A trailer below showcases these additions.

The DLC was accompanied by a free title update for ArmA 3 which includes the new Support MP mode, helicopter VR training courses, a RotorLib advanced flight model, sling loading, firing from vehicles and “a variety of additional game objects for content creators”.

]]>http://www.vg247.com/2014/11/05/arma-3s-latest-dlc-is-all-about-choppers/feed/0The Elder Scrolls Online fifth major content update now livehttp://www.vg247.com/2014/11/04/the-elder-scrolls-online-1-5-2-fifth-content-patch-pc/
http://www.vg247.com/2014/11/04/the-elder-scrolls-online-1-5-2-fifth-content-patch-pc/#respondTue, 04 Nov 2014 21:40:03 +0000http://www.vg247.com/?p=499159The Elder Scrolls Online has been updated to version 1.5.2 with its fifth major content update, bringing dungeon and solo scaling, loads of fixes and a continuation of the City of Ash storyline.

TESO’s latest update introduces Veteran City of Ash, which as the name suggests is a higher level continuation of the City of Ash dungeon. It will complete the story of the original dungeon.

Veteran ranks have been improved in various ways, too, and dungeon and solo instance scaling should make it fun for high level players to revisit earlier content. New Undaunted Enclaves and Pledges every 20 hours should grant you something to do, as well.

One of the major non-content updates is a number of improvements to facial animations, so NPCs should look less creepy when you chat with them.

Crafting has also had a bit of an overhaul. You can now undertake certifications, and receive crafting writs and survey reports when successful. To tempt you back to crafting, Dwemer items have been added, along with the Twice-Born Star item set.

There’s much more to the update; a full breakdown of the new features and changes can be found on the TESO forums.

It’s been ages since I even thought about The Elder Scrolls Online, and to my great surprise it’s still not out on PS4 and Xbox One. It’s expected either late this year or early next yea,r apparently.

]]>http://www.vg247.com/2014/11/04/the-elder-scrolls-online-1-5-2-fifth-content-patch-pc/feed/0The Evil Within PC update lets you remove those black barshttp://www.vg247.com/2014/10/30/the-evil-within-pc-update-lets-you-remove-those-black-bars/
http://www.vg247.com/2014/10/30/the-evil-within-pc-update-lets-you-remove-those-black-bars/#respondThu, 30 Oct 2014 01:16:42 +0000http://www.vg247.com/?p=498398The Evil Within has allowed advanced PC users to switch off the black bars since launch, but an update has made it much easier to do so.

The Evil Within might not be what PC players look for in a multiplatform release, but Bethesda did release a list of console commands allowing confident users to switch off the black bars and unlock the frame rate.

But in a recent update, Tango Gameworks added those settings to the game’s menu, meaning you don’t have to fiddle about with launch properties and command strings if that’s not your bag.

The Evil Within is also available on PlayStation 3, PS4, Xbox 360 and Xbox One, where you’re stuck with your black bars. Since there’s plenty going on in that blocked off screen real estate, it’s hard to believe the bars aren’t there for performance reasons.

]]>http://www.vg247.com/2014/10/30/the-evil-within-pc-update-lets-you-remove-those-black-bars/feed/0The Long Dark update doubles playable area with Coastal Highwayhttp://www.vg247.com/2014/10/30/the-long-dark-playable-area-sandbox-doubles-update-patch/
http://www.vg247.com/2014/10/30/the-long-dark-playable-area-sandbox-doubles-update-patch/#respondThu, 30 Oct 2014 00:11:49 +0000http://www.vg247.com/?p=498384The Long Dark has doubled in size thanks to an update to the Early Access build.

The Long Dark is a pretty hardcore survival game set in post-apocalyptic Canada. It will launch with a full story mode, but the current build is sandbox only.

Developer Hinterland has released a major update to the Early Access build, bringing it to v.152. There’s a lot going on in the latest patch, but the main feature is the addition of “a whole new playable area”, the Coastal Highway.

It “more than doubles the Sandbox’s playable area”, according to Hinterland. Happily, your saves are compatible, so you can just wander into the new region. Follow the railway in Mystery lake on the Dam side to reach it.

Other major changes include increased fatigue due to starvation; no more calorie deficit; rate of change indicators on sub-conditions; decreased carrying capacity when fatigued; rabbits; snares; more dynamic wildlife spawns; smarter wolves; more damage to wolves if you have better tools; fewer first aid items; and fewer supplies.

There’s a hell of a lot more, though. The full patch notes are available on the game’s Steam Community page.

Company of Heroes 2 has been updated with Observer Mode and Mod Tools.

Observer Mode allows players to watch live multiplayer matches as they unfold. You can choose from a variety of viewing angles and perspectives, and even at various speeds.

It also provides access to plenty of data, so you can analyse what’s going on and hopefully learn something to improve your own game. Players allowing observers can even broadcast their games via integrated Twitch support, potentially increasing their audience.

Here’s a quick feature list:

Hundreds of viewers
– More than 500 concurrent viewers per live match
– Ability to scale up to tens of thousands for special events

Customized UI
– Ability to turn off UI for cinematic mode
– Information is easily displayed to quickly find the right match

FF14’s 2.4 patch, Dreams of Ice, is now available on PC, PlayStation 3 and PS4. Square Enix says it’s the MMORPG’s biggest update so far, adding new storylines, environments and features.

“As the age-old war between the nation of Ishgard and the Dravanian Horde struggles on in the barren hills of Coerthas, The Dreams of Ice update introduces a brand new main scenario, where new threats and adventures lie,” the publisher said.

There’s an all new dungeon, Snowcloak, and a new primal battle against Shiva, as well as a new Rogue class and Ninja job.

“The Rogues, lurking in the shadows adhering to no laws but their own, are covert professionals. These skilful and agile fighters can make quick work of enemies using knives and daggers. Completing Rogue quests unlocks the new Ninja job, offering a unique breed of highly trained and stealthy combatants. With the ability to manipulate the vital energies of the land, the air and of living beings, adventures can master the arts of the Ninja, and learn to bend the tide of battle at their own will,” Square Enix said.

There are also updates to existing dungeons, new housing wards and PvP ranks. You can check the patch notes on Lodestone, or read the list of new content included in Dreams of Ice:

New Rogue Class and Ninja Job

Shiva (Hard / Extreme) New Primal Battle

Snowcloak (New Dungeon)

Sastasha (Hard Mode of existing Dungeon)

The Sunken Temple of Qarn (Hard Mode of existing Dungeon)

New Housing Wards

New Main Scenario

New Hildibrand Side Story

The Final Coil of Bahamut

New Allagan Tomestones

Addition of the New PvP Ranks

Item Level Increase

]]>http://www.vg247.com/2014/10/29/final-fantasy-14-dreams-of-ice-patch-2-4-pc-ps3-ps4/feed/0Destiny Halloween update adds pumpkin head vanity itemhttp://www.vg247.com/2014/10/28/destiny-pumpkin-head-jackolyte-halloween-update-patch-ps4-xbox-one/
http://www.vg247.com/2014/10/28/destiny-pumpkin-head-jackolyte-halloween-update-patch-ps4-xbox-one/#respondTue, 28 Oct 2014 22:10:42 +0000http://www.vg247.com/?p=498086Destiny was updated yesterday, and Bungie made a few unannounced changes related to the spookiest time of year.

The latest Destiny patch was nominally concerned with making the Raid harder and the servers more stable.

Bungie also made a bunch of unannounced changes, too, including a number of item additions. Unlike the last few batches of new content (alternate raid armour sets, custom shaders) found in the game’s backend, some of these have been found to be live and accessible in-game.

Flight of Shadows is a consumable that “changes the appearance of your respawn” for 24 hours – a vanity item, in other words. It is earned by killing Hive, and the item description reads as follows: “Are you the dream of a sleeping god? Or the nightmare of a dead one?”

The Jackolyte is also earned by killing Hive, and gives you a three-eyed Jack-o-lantern head when used. “The Hive may haunt the dreams of children, but you haunt the dreams of the Hive,” the item’s description reads.

Jackolyte’s are delivered to you via the Postmaster in an item called All Hallows’ Eve. “Guardian! Do not forget that you returned from the dark. Celebrate these days of the risen dead,” the description says.

Here’s a video from xHOUNDISHx showing off one of these items in action:

Bungie has also added four new Sparrows, each of which has a new perk called Destabilizers, which allows you to perform rolls in mid air, but these haven’t been found in-game yet.

S-30 Tumbler – It takes a skilled field mechanic to disable limiters without destabilizing the entire drive.

S-31 Nightfall – Drive fast and take risks.

S-32 Snowflake – In modifying field drives, the limiting factor is tolerance to the idea of explosive engine disassembly.

S-33 Dragonrider – At some point, it will come down to how tightly you can hold on.

Finally, Bungie seems to be planning some sort of referral system. There’s a new item called Refer A Fireteam with the description “We celebrate every Guardian who returns from the dark. A gift for you for leading another one home.” Nobody’s sure what that is, unfortunately.

]]>http://www.vg247.com/2014/10/28/destiny-pumpkin-head-jackolyte-halloween-update-patch-ps4-xbox-one/feed/0DriveClub developers “still have more work to do”http://www.vg247.com/2014/10/27/driveclub-ps4-update-patch-still-more-work/
http://www.vg247.com/2014/10/27/driveclub-ps4-update-patch-still-more-work/#respondMon, 27 Oct 2014 03:41:19 +0000http://www.vg247.com/?p=497662DriveClub was updated over the weekend, but Evolution Studios has said there’s still plenty of work to be done.

DriveClub suffered a little downtime to bring the latest patch online, which was designed to “improve online performance across the game and it also brings specific improvements for multiplayer racing and leaderboard updates”, according to the game’s Facebook page.

“More improvements will follow as we make progress on Sunday and Monday, but we still have more work to do to get everything back on track before we can give you any bigger or better news. We will keep you up to speed,” Evolution Software said.

“As always we appreciate your feedback about online play as it improves and about your time with the game in general, so please keep sharing with us.”

The latest Counter-strike: Global Offensive adds a number of cute new cosmetic touches:

Face-Off
Each of our hardened operators have decided to have a little Halloween fun by wearing masks, be sure to look for masks from PAYDAY 2 and Team Fortress 2.

Ghost In The (Spent) Shell
Death comes for us all eventually, and during our Halloween event you once again have a chance to see the ghosts of your fallen friends haunting the battlefield.

A Murder Most Fowl
BEWARE! For with all these treats, also come tricks. For too long the chickens of CS:GO have idly watched as their brethren were slaughtered by the droves, and on All Hollow’s Eve there is no more room in Chicken Hell.

The update isn’t all fluff; there are a couple of fixes and tweaks in there, too. More complete patch notes are available on the CS:GO website.

]]>http://www.vg247.com/2014/10/24/counter-strike-global-offensive-halloween-update/feed/0NBA 2K15 server patch due “in coming days”http://www.vg247.com/2014/10/16/nba-2k15-server-issues-patch-pc-ps4-xbox-one/
http://www.vg247.com/2014/10/16/nba-2k15-server-issues-patch-pc-ps4-xbox-one/#respondWed, 15 Oct 2014 23:37:00 +0000http://www.vg247.com/?p=496102NBA 2K15 has had a rocky launch with regard to online features, but a new patch may bring relief to affected players.

The NBA 2K Twitter posted the following update today:

#NBA2K15 patch has been submitted to Sony/MSFT, aimed at addressing (among other things) being booted off #MyPARK. Available in coming days.

Although NBA 2K15’s offline components seem to be stable, users are reporting problems using many of the online features. This doesn’t just mean online multiplayer; a great many of the game’s systems rely on connectivity, so the issue has caused more uproar than usual.

]]>http://www.vg247.com/2014/10/15/octodad-dadliest-catch-patch-adds-co-op-play/feed/0Destiny hot fix ruins the Vault of Glass Templar cheese strategyhttp://www.vg247.com/2014/10/14/destiny-patch-vault-of-glass-templar-cheese-ps4-xbox-one/
http://www.vg247.com/2014/10/14/destiny-patch-vault-of-glass-templar-cheese-ps4-xbox-one/#respondTue, 14 Oct 2014 00:10:34 +0000http://www.vg247.com/?p=495606Destiny has been updated with a new hot fix that plugs a hole in the Vault of Glass raid. Darn.

Destiny players are more than capable of taking down the Templar, the Vault of Glass’s first major boss, the way Bungie intended.

It’s a stressful encounter, though, and many prefer to cheese it by clustering on a far away platform and sniping. For most of the battle, the Templar’s attacks can’t reach players; there’s no need to worry about harpies; and because everyone is together, it’s safe to let the Oracles sing on and cleanse regularly instead.

Sadly, Bungie has decided this will not do, and has made small changes to the encounter ensuring you’ll have to do it the hard way.

You can read the full patch notes below. Although we’re still waiting for the Exotic rebalance, the update nerfs auto rifles and shotguns; buffs scout rifles; and fiddles with the Vex Mythoclast, reducing damage but making headshots much more dangerous.

Also, no more Fallen farming in the Rocketyard. Here’s the skinny, direct from Bungie.net.

General
– Fixed a bug where the Valkyrie-O5X Ship was the same as the Aurora Lance

Classes

Titan
– Unbreakable: Fixed an issue with the perk granting more agility than intended

Lightweight: Fixed a bug that allowed additional agility to apply even when a weapon was stowed

Activities

Strikes
– Engram rewards from strikes now appear in the post-game Activity Summary

Raid – Vault of Glass
– Templar Encounter
— Kill volume added to sniper platforms to prevent players from sitting on top of them
— Relic is now removed and respawned if the holder leaves the playable area

Destinations

The Fallen have also retreated from their hold over the Rocket Yard to discuss a new takeover plan

The DriveClub Facebook page has been updated with a new statement on the racer’s ongoing issues, which have cast a deep shadow over its launch.

“Continual upgrades to the DriveClub servers are building a steady increase in performance, meaning that we’re getting more and more players connected,” Evolution Studios wrote.

“The next server update is coming within 24 hours and will mean we can start to switch on more of the online features, so that you will be able to play more of DRIVECLUB online. We are sorry that we don’t have more concrete news to share right now, but please be patient. We will have more information for you tomorrow.”

Evolution has been admirably communicative throughout this period, and it’s nice to see that many of the people tweeting at Rustchynsky are being civil about it. Single-player and some social features are still available, which helps.

]]>http://www.vg247.com/2014/10/14/driveclub-server-issues-update/feed/0DriveClub updated, but server issues persisthttp://www.vg247.com/2014/10/13/driveclub-server-issues-patch-update-1-03-ps4/
http://www.vg247.com/2014/10/13/driveclub-server-issues-patch-update-1-03-ps4/#respondMon, 13 Oct 2014 03:33:11 +0000http://www.vg247.com/?p=495474DriveClub was patched over the weekend, but the social racer is still suffering from ongoing issues.

DriveClub update 1.03 rolled out yesterday, and the key point from its patch notes was “several game-side fixes to reduce server load”.

“We are working hard to get everyone online as soon as possible,” Evolution Studios wrote on Facebook.

“We have just released another server update that has increased the number of players racing which is good news, but in order to keep building on these numbers we will be running further updates in the coming days that will affect availability of some of the online game features.”

Challenges and social updates will be offline, but clubs, leaderboards, online multiplayer races, the single-player mode, custom solo events and car customisation are still available.

“We appreciate this isn’t ideal but this is really the best way for us to improve server performance and online play for everybody, and we will be switching on these features as further progress is made,” the developer added.

“Thanks for bearing with us and sending us your supportive comments. Believe us, we know how frustrating this is for you and we are working non-stop to find the best solution to get you all connected and racing together online.”

On Twitter, Driveclub game director Paul Rustchynsky has been admirably communicative, responding rapidly and openly to distressed would-be players. From a few of his replies, it sounds like Evolution has its nose to the grindstone, and has prioritised finding a solution to the server issues. Other updates like the promised Photo Mode have been put on the backburner, with no ETA as yet.

@70_dixie We're still working flat-out to fix the online problems, sorry for the wait.

]]>http://www.vg247.com/2014/10/13/driveclub-server-issues-patch-update-1-03-ps4/feed/0Destiny servers will go down for a hot fix Tuesday morninghttp://www.vg247.com/2014/10/07/destiny-server-down-hot-fix-connection-issues/
http://www.vg247.com/2014/10/07/destiny-server-down-hot-fix-connection-issues/#respondMon, 06 Oct 2014 23:52:48 +0000http://www.vg247.com/?p=494651Destiny server issues? Bungie has an update designed to remedy them, although the shooter will be offline briefly as a result.

Destiny will be offline for “several hours” on Tuesday morning, US time, in order to allow Bungie to perform maintenance work and apply the latest hot fix.

An exact window was not provided, but the fix will be applied around 7:00AM PDT on October 7, so expect downtime on either side of that. It’s unfortunate timing for European gamers.

According to a post on Bungie.net, the update should help resolve a number of persistent connection errors which have prevented some players from getting online reliably.

“Most of the changes included in this update will improve the technology that enables players to connect to Destiny. The player experience will remain unchanged, aside from the stability for some users who have encountered issues connecting to servers,” the developer said.

Fixes to the roster system to allow us to tune the frequency of roster updates on Xbox One

Fixed a bug that allowed users to quick scope on some weapons

Server Fixes

Security fixes

Server performance improvements

Fixes to reduce the frequency of some KTOs

Better logging to help diagnose connectivity problems

Fixes to some Centipede errors that were exclusive to specific player characters

]]>http://www.vg247.com/2014/10/07/destiny-server-down-hot-fix-connection-issues/feed/0Super Smash Bros. 3DS multiplayer requires a day one updatehttp://www.vg247.com/2014/10/03/super-smash-bros-3ds-multiplayer-requires-a-day-one-update/
http://www.vg247.com/2014/10/03/super-smash-bros-3ds-multiplayer-requires-a-day-one-update/#respondFri, 03 Oct 2014 00:31:39 +0000http://www.vg247.com/?p=494269Super Smash Bros. 3DS hopefuls should grab the day-one patch before throwing their 3DS against the wall and shrieking “why can’t I play online?”

Super Smash Bros. 3DS arrives in North America as soon as the calendar clicks over to October 3, and has technically already released in Europe.

You can’t just fire it up and leap online immediately, though; you can’t use multiplayer until you install the day one patch.

There are two ways to grab the patch. The easiest way is to make sure your 3DS has up to date system software and then scan the QR code on this Nintendo support page.

“Alternatively, starting Nintendo eShop on a Nintendo 3DS system that is displaying Super Smash Bros. on the HOME Menu will show a list of software with update data available, from which you can select and download the update data,” Nintendo advises.

The patch notes are quite brief, stating only that the update “enables online multiplayer features” and that “adjustments have also been made to balance the game and make for a more pleasant gaming experience”.

You’ll need adequate space on your SD card to download the update.

]]>http://www.vg247.com/2014/10/03/super-smash-bros-3ds-multiplayer-requires-a-day-one-update/feed/0Oddworld: New ‘N’ Tasty patch adds old school controlshttp://www.vg247.com/2014/10/02/oddworld-new-n-tasty-patch-adds-old-school-controls/
http://www.vg247.com/2014/10/02/oddworld-new-n-tasty-patch-adds-old-school-controls/#respondWed, 01 Oct 2014 23:16:12 +0000http://www.vg247.com/?p=494084Oddworld: New ‘n’ Tasty has been updated on PS4 with the option to use controls more like those you remember from the 90’s.

Oddworld: New ‘n’ Tasty introduced some modernisation to how players navigate Abe through the puzzles of Abe’s Oddysee and Abe’s Exoddus, but not everybody likes change.

Eurogamer reports Just Add Water has released a title update adding two classic control schemes to the options menu:

Button To Run: the first option makes Abe walk with the analog stick until the player holds down L2, rather than Abe both walking and running with the stick.

Button To Hop: once toggled on, players can make Abe hop forward with just a single button, making gaps, mines and enemies easier to navigate.

Apparently the patch was inspired by fan demand for classic controls. Hopefully we’ll see these options in the upcoming Linux, Mac, PC, PlayStation 3, Vita, Wii U and Xbox One versions, too.

Dota 2’s latest update makes some changes to the map, which is kind of a big deal for a game that relies on players knowing the terrain backwards and forwards.

According to Valve, Rekindling Souls reworks the area around Roshan. The pit is on a new angle, and the nearby Dire lanes have been tweaked. The paths to the Top Radiant Tier 1 Tower have been moved, too, and the fountain is at a new elevation.

Take a look at the gallery below to see the changes:

The update also gives us a good look at Shadow Fiend and an accompanying Arcana Set. Several other characters have new sets, too, and Fantasy Season Two is kicking off.

Perhaps most usefully for those hoping to up their game, a new Fight Recap tool allows you to go through matches stat by stat.

]]>http://www.vg247.com/2014/09/24/dota-2-rekindling-soul-update-tweaks-maps-balances-heroes-fires-loins/feed/0Destiny turns the difficulty down in latest patchhttp://www.vg247.com/2014/09/23/destiny-turns-the-difficulty-down-in-latest-patch/
http://www.vg247.com/2014/09/23/destiny-turns-the-difficulty-down-in-latest-patch/#respondTue, 23 Sep 2014 02:58:22 +0000http://www.vg247.com/?p=492753Destiny has been patched, with Bungie electing to tone down the difficulty of a few key missions.

Destiny patch 1.0.1.4 is a small update, but has a few pretty important details.

Three Story Missions, two on the Moon and one on Mars, have had their difficulty slightly reduced.

The Vault of Glass has been tweaked slightly to avoid unfair wipes, although Bungie is planning a future patch to remedy one of the known bugs.

Raids
– Dropping the relic at the end of the raid will no longer result in a team wipe. This will prevent players being stuck at a black screen after the raid.
– You will remain dead if you were dead when the mission ended. That will be addressed by a future patch.

]]>http://www.vg247.com/2014/09/23/destiny-turns-the-difficulty-down-in-latest-patch/feed/0Watch Ultra Street Fighter 4’s insane new Omega Modehttp://www.vg247.com/2014/09/22/watch-ultra-street-fighter-4s-insane-new-omega-mode/
http://www.vg247.com/2014/09/22/watch-ultra-street-fighter-4s-insane-new-omega-mode/#respondMon, 22 Sep 2014 05:02:57 +0000http://www.vg247.com/?p=492498Ultra Street Fighter 4 will be updated later this year with a new way to play called Omega Mode. And it is intense.

It’s quite a revolutionary addition, as it remixes all 44 fighters will new normal and special attacks, meaning it plays quite differently from any other version of Street Fighter 4 so far.

Omega Mode is described as a “fun” extra, so it’s not particularly well-balanced; you’ll see fan-favourite moves that have been nerfed, and new, exploitable abilities. Nevertheless, it will be playable online in unranked matches.

Here’s a video of the new mode in action:

Omega mode was revealed in a Capcom Unity post which also includes patch notes for the latest title update.

]]>http://www.vg247.com/2014/09/22/watch-ultra-street-fighter-4s-insane-new-omega-mode/feed/0BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma PS3 patchedhttp://www.vg247.com/2014/05/13/blazblue-chrono-phantasma-ps3-patched/
http://www.vg247.com/2014/05/13/blazblue-chrono-phantasma-ps3-patched/#commentsTue, 13 May 2014 01:06:57 +0000http://www.vg247.com/?p=471342Aksys Games has dropped a short press release to let us know that BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma has been patched on PS3. The patch brings the home console version in line with the Vita port, which is coming in June, and “rebalances and enhances characters as well as adds improvements to the challenge and training modes”.
]]>http://www.vg247.com/2014/05/13/blazblue-chrono-phantasma-ps3-patched/feed/1Titanfall game update three out now, custom loadouts and private matches tweakedhttp://www.vg247.com/2014/05/12/titanfall-game-update-three-out-now-custom-loadouts-and-private-matches-tweaked/
http://www.vg247.com/2014/05/12/titanfall-game-update-three-out-now-custom-loadouts-and-private-matches-tweaked/#commentsMon, 12 May 2014 22:19:00 +0000http://www.vg247.com/?p=471314Titanfall has received its third major title update, with several major changes adding greater flexibility and customisation.

One of the major changes is the ability to name your custom loadouts, making it easier to find the pack you need in a hurry.

Another introduction is a range of custom private match settings. This set of options is still in beta, but allows you to do things like set score and time limits, adjust AI type and lethality, switch off the map and more.

The last game summary page has been updated with more info, too, and if you like stats, you can now view those related to maps and game modes.

Respawn has made it easier to see when you’ve completed campaign levels successfully, and also added a “new” marker when regen challenges become available (you don’t have to wait for level 50).

The full patch notes are available on the Titanfall website. It’s well worth taking a look for platform specific tweaks and balancing changes.

]]>http://www.vg247.com/2014/05/12/titanfall-game-update-three-out-now-custom-loadouts-and-private-matches-tweaked/feed/3Kinect Sports Rivals updated, new DLC includes Banjo Kazooie, Perfect Dark and Viva Pinata contenthttp://www.vg247.com/2014/05/08/kinect-sports-rivals-updated-new-dlc-includes-bako-kazooie-perfect-dark-and-viva-pinata-content/
http://www.vg247.com/2014/05/08/kinect-sports-rivals-updated-new-dlc-includes-bako-kazooie-perfect-dark-and-viva-pinata-content/#commentsThu, 08 May 2014 22:59:46 +0000http://www.vg247.com/?p=470603Kinect Sports Rivals has been updated and received a slew of new DLC, including characters and content from classic Rare properties.

As detailed on Xbox Wire, the following Sponsor Story packs are now available on the Xbox Marketplace:

Banjo-Kazooie Challenge Pack

Battletoads Challenge Pack

Blast Corps Challenge Pack

Perfect Dark Challenge Pack

Viva Pinata Challenge Pack

Three new vanity packs have also been added: the Sunglasses Pack, Funglasses Pack and the Super Salon Pack. You cna grab all three in the Super Style Bundle.

As for free content added in the update, 24 unique stories have been added for each of the three teams, and players will be able to challenge team captains in all six sports.

There’s also the following additions:

Team-based photo gallery backgrounds

Greatest moments videos

Kinect Sports Rivals Island news button

News Articles in the Kinect Sports Rivals Hub

New! Kinect Sports Rivals story button banner

]]>http://www.vg247.com/2014/05/08/kinect-sports-rivals-updated-new-dlc-includes-bako-kazooie-perfect-dark-and-viva-pinata-content/feed/1Snow M3 update upgrades to physically based rendering, improves speed feelinghttp://www.vg247.com/2014/05/08/snow-m3-update-upgrades-to-physically-based-rendering-improves-speed-feeling/
http://www.vg247.com/2014/05/08/snow-m3-update-upgrades-to-physically-based-rendering-improves-speed-feeling/#respondThu, 08 May 2014 22:51:41 +0000http://www.vg247.com/?p=470598Snow has been upgraded to CryEngine 3.6, allowing for a bunch of awesome new additions with the latest M3 update.

You can check out the patch notes, but the video below makes for more compelling explanation of what’s new in this build.

Snow is a free-to-play winter sports game, in which players can free roam across an entire mountain, competing in multiplayer events, challenging their own single-player scores, or just exploring.

If you’re keen, you can pick it up on Steam Early Access; founders gain access to various bonuses.

]]>http://www.vg247.com/2014/05/08/snow-m3-update-upgrades-to-physically-based-rendering-improves-speed-feeling/feed/0I Have No Mouth, And I Must Scream Steam version now includes original storyhttp://www.vg247.com/2014/05/07/i-have-no-mouth-and-i-must-scream-steam-version-now-includes-original-story/
http://www.vg247.com/2014/05/07/i-have-no-mouth-and-i-must-scream-steam-version-now-includes-original-story/#respondWed, 07 May 2014 01:44:30 +0000http://www.vg247.com/?p=469923I Have No Mouth, And I Must Scream is one of the great classics of horror adventure gaming, and if you pick it up on Steam, you can now enjoy the story that inspired it, too.

According to a Steam announcement, the latest patch added the original short story by Harlan Ellison to the ‘Bonus Content’ folder of installs of the game.

This re-release is available on Linux, Mac and PC for $5, and you can also grab it on GOG, where it’s $6 for some reason; maybe because I’m viewing the page from Australia.

I Have No Mouth, And I Must Scream was first released in 1995 and still carries a content warning for disturbing themes. Yeah. It’s that good.

]]>http://www.vg247.com/2014/05/07/i-have-no-mouth-and-i-must-scream-steam-version-now-includes-original-story/feed/0Child of Light patch will rename difficulties to “casual” and “expert”http://www.vg247.com/2014/05/02/child-of-light-patch-will-rename-difficulties-to-casual-and-expert/
http://www.vg247.com/2014/05/02/child-of-light-patch-will-rename-difficulties-to-casual-and-expert/#respondFri, 02 May 2014 01:13:34 +0000http://www.vg247.com/?p=468969Child of Light is going to be patched to make its difficulty system more relatable.

“In a patch that’s coming up, we’re changing the names to ‘casual’ and ‘expert’. This has been an issue, obviously, that some people have had, and I think that the word ‘normal’ is a misrepresentation,” he said.

“Or, rather, implying that there’s one way to play that’s normal is, I think, too strong.”

Replacing “normal”, “casual” is “for people that want to experience the world and experience the adventure without having hard combat”, Yohalem said, while “expert” takes the place of “hard” and “is for people who love RPGs and who want to really have a challenge”.

That certainly seems much clearer, even if “casual” has a bit of stigma attached to it.

The full article – and podcast – is quite interesting as there’s some discussion of behind the scenes stuff; one notable point is Yohalem’s insistence that Rubella, Aurora’s first available companion and the party’s primary healer, should be female – and maybe not for the reasons you’d expect.

Child of Light is available now on PC, PlayStation 3, PS4, Wii U, Xbox 360 and Xbox One. I absolutely recommend it, although I’d love to see some DLC to extend the experience a bit.

]]>http://www.vg247.com/2014/05/02/child-of-light-patch-will-rename-difficulties-to-casual-and-expert/feed/0Battlefield 4 patch addresses death shield issue, Xbox One rent-a-server on holdhttp://www.vg247.com/2014/04/30/battlefield-4-patch-addresses-death-shield-issue-xbox-one-rent-a-server-on-hold/
http://www.vg247.com/2014/04/30/battlefield-4-patch-addresses-death-shield-issue-xbox-one-rent-a-server-on-hold/#commentsTue, 29 Apr 2014 23:11:42 +0000http://www.vg247.com/?p=468104Battlefield 4’s rent-a-server scheme is live, but the Xbox One version has run into a snag. On the bright side, that “death shield” issue has been squashed.

While the new server scheme is the heart of the shooter’s latest update, DICE addressed the death shield thing in a post on the Battlefield Blog.

“We’d also like to inform you that with today’s server update, we are deploying a fix for the issue being referred to as Death Shield, where an invisible shield would appear around killed enemies, blocking weapons fire. Thank you for being patient as we worked to get this resolved,” the developer wrote.

Otherwise, as noted, it’s all about the rent-a-server going live. Hit the link above for pricing and other details, but please note that the Xbox One version is on hold.

“We have identified rental time issues with the Rent-a-Server Program release on Xbox One and have temporarily removed the feature as we investigate,” DICE said.

“The servers which were already rented will still be available for play, but admins may not be able to access all the management features at this time. As soon as a fix is in place we will announce its availability.”

]]>http://www.vg247.com/2014/04/30/battlefield-4-patch-addresses-death-shield-issue-xbox-one-rent-a-server-on-hold/feed/4Star Trek Online season nine available now, adds Voyager contenthttp://www.vg247.com/2014/04/23/star-trek-online-season-nine-available-now-adds-voyager-content/
http://www.vg247.com/2014/04/23/star-trek-online-season-nine-available-now-adds-voyager-content/#respondWed, 23 Apr 2014 21:17:22 +0000http://www.vg247.com/?p=466685Star Trek Online’s latest major content update, season nine, is now live. A New Accord introduces a stack of new adventures familiar to fans of Captain Janeway and the crew of the starship Voyager.

Tim Russ has lent his vocal talents to the season, reprising his role as Tuvok, Voyager’s security officer. You’ll also encounter species 8472, now know as the Undine, including playable starships and gear.

It’s not all Delta Quadrant adventures, though; the Federation versus Klingon war is drawing to a close, apparently.

Other updates includes changes to the reputation system, ground combat kits, Borg single-player missions, better character customisation options, and an overhaul to Earth Spacedock.

]]>http://www.vg247.com/2014/04/23/star-trek-online-season-nine-available-now-adds-voyager-content/feed/0Injustice: Gods Among Us mobile getting multiplayerhttp://www.vg247.com/2014/04/23/injustice-gods-among-us-mobile-getting-multiplayer/
http://www.vg247.com/2014/04/23/injustice-gods-among-us-mobile-getting-multiplayer/#respondWed, 23 Apr 2014 03:41:37 +0000http://www.vg247.com/?p=466432The mobile version of Injustice: Gods Among Us is soon to be updated with multiplayer.

The update will allow players to challenge friends and compete via leaderboards.

The news comes via a DC Entertainment video, which you can view below. No date was provided.

The free-to-play mobile fighter is available for both Android and iOS devices.

]]>http://www.vg247.com/2014/04/23/injustice-gods-among-us-mobile-getting-multiplayer/feed/0Wasteland 2 beta update adds Linux client, new areahttp://www.vg247.com/2014/04/22/wasteland-2-beta-update-adds-linux-client-new-area/
http://www.vg247.com/2014/04/22/wasteland-2-beta-update-adds-linux-client-new-area/#respondTue, 22 Apr 2014 08:07:56 +0000http://www.vg247.com/?p=466088Wasteland 2’s beta has been updated, so crowdfunding backers and Early Access purchasers can now enjoy new content and various other goodies.

Perhaps the most major addition is a Linux client, but as promised, a whole new area has been added to the game.

The update also adds tutorials, makes the vendor UI easier to parse, implements a major rebalance, and performed various optimisations and bug fixes.